New Rule Adds Over 480 Biobased Products for Preferred Purchase

Government-wide program will be renamed "BioPreferred."

Oct 11, 2006

USDA officials Wednesday announced a proposed rule ensuring that 10 more biobased product categories receive preferred purchasing consideration by federal agencies. The designations are part of the Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement Program, which is being renamed "BioPreferred" as part of an effort to educate federal purchasers.

The rule adds over 480 biobased products to a list designated for special consideration in purchases made by federal agencies. In addition to the new name, USDA announced a training initiative to promote the program.

Additional information on the final rule and the program may be obtained by contacting: Marvin Duncan, USDA, Office of the Chief Economist, Office of Energy Policy and New Uses, Room 4059, South Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW., MS-3815, Washington, DC 20250-3815 or by email to: mailto:[email protected].